That this House notes the important work of the national charity, The Churches Conservation Trust; remembers the 40th anniversary celebratory events of 2009; and praises the invaluable work of the charity as it strives to continue to connect communities in the challenging conservation works, repairs and projects planned for 2010.

That this House notes the important work of the national charity, The Churches Conservation Trust; remembers the 40th anniversary celebratory events of 2009; and praises the invaluable work of the charity as it strives to continue to connect communities in the challenging conservation works, repairs and projects planned for 2010.

That this House is deeply concerned that two months into its Chairmanship of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Kazakhstan appears to be reneging on the commitments it made in order to gain approval for this position, and in particular on its pledges to implement reforms in respect of media freedom, religious freedom, internet law, human rights, democratisation and legislation; and calls on the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to urge his European counterparts for joint action to press the Kazakhstan government on these matters at every possible opportunity and to consider what action or sanctions could be imposed if Kazakhstan fails to deliver on its promises by the end of 2010.

That this House is deeply concerned that two months into its Chairmanship of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Kazakhstan appears to be reneging on the commitments it made in order to gain approval for this position, and in particular on its pledges to implement reforms in respect...

That this House congratulates the Raise the Roof campaign; believes it is important to ensure that there is sufficient reward for homeowners to rent out their spare room in these difficult economic times; calls on the Government to increase the tax threshold on renting out spare rooms from ??4,250 to ??9,000; believes that the change in the tax threshold would help more homeowners to avoid arrears and repossession through the extra income obtained; points out that almost 60 per cent. of the income from all spare room rentals in the United Kingdom is above the current tax threshold; and calls on the Government to implement this scheme forthwith.

That this House congratulates the Raise the Roof campaign; believes it is important to ensure that there is sufficient reward for homeowners to rent out their spare room in these difficult economic times; calls on the Government to increase the tax threshold on renting out spare rooms from ??4,250 to...

That this House welcomes the competition that currently exists in the aviation sector; congratulates Virgin Atlantic on providing 25 years of outstanding service for over 65 million passengers who have flown with the airline since its first flight on 22 June 1984; believes that it has established itself as one of the world's leading airlines; notes that it flies one of the youngest fleets in the world, that the award winning on-board experience is one of the most innovative and technologically advanced of any airline and that it is pioneering the way for aviation to reduce its environmental impacts through technological and operational improvements and investment into alternative fuels; is proud that it flies the Union Flag on the fuselages of its planes and is still Red Hot; and looks forward to many more years of it flying high at the forefront of the aviation industry.

That this House welcomes the competition that currently exists in the aviation sector; congratulates Virgin Atlantic on providing 25 years of outstanding service for over 65 million passengers who have flown with the airline since its first flight on 22 June 1984; believes that it has established itself as one...

That this House notes and applauds the Herefordshire Wheels2Work scheme, operating under Herefordshire Voluntary Action, which aims to support people who are disadvantaged in the labour market by their inability to access public or private transport to employment or training opportunities; acknowledges that the work of the project substantially supports the activities of Jobcentre Plus, Connexions and the Learning and Skills Council; and fully supports the group in its bid for future funding options.

That this House notes and applauds the Herefordshire Wheels2Work scheme, operating under Herefordshire Voluntary Action, which aims to support people who are disadvantaged in the labour market by their inability to access public or private transport to employment or training opportunities; acknowledges that the work of the project substantially supports...

That this House welcomes Arrhythmia Awareness Week 2008 from 9th to 15th June; notes that cardiac arrhythmia claims the lives of 100,000 people each year, making it the UK's single biggest killer, and that it is also an independent risk factor for strokes; congratulates organisations, such as Arrhythmia Alliance, which are working to raise awareness of this cardiac condition which affects one million people in the UK; supports the placement of medical devices such as automated external defibrillators in the community to save lives; and calls upon the Government to continue to support the implementation of Chapter 8 (Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death) of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heath Disease.

That this House welcomes Arrhythmia Awareness Week 2008 from 9th to 15th June; notes that cardiac arrhythmia claims the lives of 100,000 people each year, making it the UK's single biggest killer, and that it is also an independent risk factor for strokes; congratulates organisations, such as Arrhythmia Alliance, which...

That this House congratulates Hereford United Football Club on being promoted to the First Division; notes the success of the players and club officials in achieving this promotion; salutes the extraordinary support of Bulls' fans, at home and away, throughout the season; recognises Graham Turner for his personal contribution to Hereford United and football as the second longest serving manager in the Football League; and looks forward to success for United at Edgar Street in the years to come.

That this House congratulates Hereford United Football Club on being promoted to the First Division; notes the success of the players and club officials in achieving this promotion; salutes the extraordinary support of Bulls' fans, at home and away, throughout the season; recognises Graham Turner for his personal contribution to...

That this House deplores the presidency of Zimbabwe by Mr Robert Mugabe; regrets that in 1994 he was awarded an honorary knighthood; recalls that in 2003 the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee recommended that he be stripped of this and all other honours and privileges bestowed on him by the United Kingdom; regrets that this has still not been done; and calls upon the Government to recommend the removal of Mugabe's honorary knighthood forthwith.

That this House deplores the presidency of Zimbabwe by Mr Robert Mugabe; regrets that in 1994 he was awarded an honorary knighthood; recalls that in 2003 the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee recommended that he be stripped of this and all other honours and privileges bestowed on him by...

That this House opposes new draft EU regulations reviewing present EU Regulation 1576/89 dropping the term cider brandy in favour of cider spirit; believes that this will be detrimental to the sale of the product by using terminology detracting from its traditional manufacture that can be traced back to 1678; and calls upon the Government to ensure that the term cider brandy is retained.

That this House opposes new draft EU regulations reviewing present EU Regulation 1576/89 dropping the term cider brandy in favour of cider spirit; believes that this will be detrimental to the sale of the product by using terminology detracting from its traditional manufacture that can be traced back to 1678;...

That this House warmly welcomes the updated National Evidence-based Guidelines for Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections in NHS Hospitals in England 2007, EPIC2, commissioned by the Department of Health; recognises that bloodstream/surgical site infections are often caused by bacteria already present on the patient's skin and that hand washing by nurses and doctors is not sufficient to tackle these infections; welcomes the enormous efforts by the Patients' Association to highlight the importance of infection control best practice to protect patients in the UK; and urges the Government to ensure swift implementation of the new guidelines to help tackle healthcare-acquired infection in the UK.

That this House warmly welcomes the updated National Evidence-based Guidelines for Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections in NHS Hospitals in England 2007, EPIC2, commissioned by the Department of Health; recognises that bloodstream/surgical site infections are often caused by bacteria already present on the patient's skin and that hand washing by nurses...

That this House recognises the concern expressed by the Government in the Answer from the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of 9th March 2005, Official Report, column 1890W, on the Russian Federation's progress towards market-based democracy; notes that the founder of the Yukos oil company is in a Russian prison after what was described by The Times newspaper and world's media as a `show trial'; further notes that the Russian government obtained the assets in a way that did not follow the procedures of Russian law and that major investors in the United States refuse to participate in the sale of these assets; further notes that the flotation will take place on the London Stock Exchange; and calls upon the UK Government to block this sale until Mr Khordorkovsky is free from prison in Siberia and able to pursue his claim to these assets.

That this House recognises the concern expressed by the Government in the Answer from the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of 9th March 2005, Official Report, column 1890W, on the Russian Federation's progress towards market-based democracy; notes that the founder of the Yukos oil company is in...

That this House commends the reintroduction of water voles into the River Dore on the Herefordshire-Welsh border as the final stage of the River Monnow Project, one of the largest river habitat restoration projects in the UK; notes that water voles are among the most charismatic of river creatures but have declined in numbers due to loss of suitable habitat; and hopes that similar conservation projects will continue to be introduced nationwide.

That this House commends the reintroduction of water voles into the River Dore on the Herefordshire-Welsh border as the final stage of the River Monnow Project, one of the largest river habitat restoration projects in the UK; notes that water voles are among the most charismatic of river creatures but...

That this House congratulates GoinGreen's G-Wiz, the first mass produced, commercially available and emission-free electric car in Europe on selling more than 500 cars in and around London; welcomes GoinGreen's plans to expand into Birmingham; believes that the increased availability and use of electric emission-free cars reduces the damage done to the environment by petrol and diesel fuelled vehicles; recognises that the car will play an important role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the transport sector if future targets for reducing emissions are to be met; and calls on the Government to encourage the use of electric cars, in particular through the introduction of on-street recharging points and by tightening emission standards.

That this House congratulates GoinGreen's G-Wiz, the first mass produced, commercially available and emission-free electric car in Europe on selling more than 500 cars in and around London; welcomes GoinGreen's plans to expand into Birmingham; believes that the increased availability and use of electric emission-free cars reduces the damage done...

That this House congratulates Hereford United Football Club on its promotion to the Football League after nine years in the Football Conference; recognises the leadership of Graham Turner, the Board, staff and players of the club; salutes the devotion of Hereford's fans, over 10,000 of whom travelled to Leicester to see Hereford win the Conference play-off; and looks forward to a bright future for the club with a new Hereford Stadium being the centrepiece of the proposed Edgar Street Grid Development.

That this House congratulates Hereford United Football Club on its promotion to the Football League after nine years in the Football Conference; recognises the leadership of Graham Turner, the Board, staff and players of the club; salutes the devotion of Hereford's fans, over 10,000 of whom travelled to Leicester to...

That this House welcomes the lifting of the 10 year ban on the export of British beef to the EU; urges the Government to work with the industry to promote British beef throughout Europe; encourages British tourists in Europe to ask for British beef at shops and restaurants; and calls upon British embassies and military bases in Europe to begin serving British beef with pride.

That this House welcomes the lifting of the 10 year ban on the export of British beef to the EU; urges the Government to work with the industry to promote British beef throughout Europe; encourages British tourists in Europe to ask for British beef at shops and restaurants; and calls...

That this House sends its best wishes to Mr Rob Godsell of Priory Place, Hereford, who suffers from multiple system atrophy; recalls that he used to be able to leave his terraced house for respite care on his mobility scooter from his rear yard, along a back alley, and out via an alley next to No 2 Priory Place; regrets that the landlord of No 2, Ms Wendy Jane Smith, who does not live at the property, has erected concrete bollards that stop Mr Godsell from using his mobility scooter along the alley; accepts that Ms Smith is within her rights to erect the bollards as the alleyway adjacent to No 2 gives private rights of way to Mr Godsell on foot only; notes the campaign of the Hereford Journal since December 2004 to attempt without success to get Ms Smith to remove the bollards; and calls upon the Government to consider amending the Disability Discrimination Bill so as to accord particular rights for people with disabilities to use private rights of way.

That this House sends its best wishes to Mr Rob Godsell of Priory Place, Hereford, who suffers from multiple system atrophy; recalls that he used to be able to leave his terraced house for respite care on his mobility scooter from his rear yard, along a back alley, and out...

That this House notes the need to encourage the use of bio-fuels as a means to address the environment threats of global warming and climate change and that the use of used cooking oil is important in the establishment of a viable bio-fuels industry in the UK; expresses its regret that when the animal feed ban becomes effective most of this valuable resource is likely to be exported to other EU coun tries; further notes with concern that the Environment Agency has not made sufficient use of its discretionary powers in regulating the activities of bio-fuel makers with respect to the Waste Management Regulations, particularly towards members of Bio-Power (UK) and that this will hinder its development; calls on the Environment Agency immediately to withdraw any enforcement action and threats of enforcement action against Bio-Power members and instead work with Bio-Power to develop a risk based regulatory regime for the processing of used cooking oil into a bio-fuel that meets any legitimate concerns of environment protection with the lightest regulatory touch; and calls for a comprehensive review of the waste regulations and the application to ensure that they meet their goal of protecting the environment without undermining sustainable development.

That this House notes the need to encourage the use of bio-fuels as a means to address the environment threats of global warming and climate change and that the use of used cooking oil is important in the establishment of a viable bio-fuels industry in the UK; expresses its regret...

That this House gives every support to the campaign to restore Avro Vulcan XH558, the only example of the RAF's 'V-force' that can ever be restored to full working order; congratulates over 15,000 named individuals who have made personal donations, and over 100 companies who have pledged nearly ??1 million's-worth of support in kind; remembers that this year is the 50th anniversary of the first ever flight of the Avro Vulcan, and that this year also marks the 20th anniversary of the Vulcan's crucial missions in the Falklands War; recalls that a petition of over 200,000 signatures was submitted to Parliament in 1992 in an effort to keep the Vulcan flying; notes that an application has now been made to the Heritage Lottery Fund for a grant for this project; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to do all it can to see Vulcan XH558 return to full working order.

That this House gives every support to the campaign to restore Avro Vulcan XH558, the only example of the RAF's 'V-force' that can ever be restored to full working order; congratulates over 15,000 named individuals who have made personal donations, and over 100 companies who have pledged nearly ??1 million's-worth...

That this House condemns the arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of the Independent's Harare correspondent Basildon Peta by Zimbabwean police on Monday 4th February; urges the European Union and the British Government to now impose sanctions on Zimbabwe as a matter of urgency now that it is evident that the international media cannot operate freely; and calls on President Robert Mugabe to end the persecution and imprisonment of members of Zimbabwe's free press.

That this House condemns the arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of the Independent's Harare correspondent Basildon Peta by Zimbabwean police on Monday 4th February; urges the European Union and the British Government to now impose sanctions on Zimbabwe as a matter of urgency now that it is evident that the international...

That this House pays tribute to the Special Air Service Regiment on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of its first operation in December 1941; notes with admiration that the concept of the SAS was developed by Captain David Stirling; salutes those who have served in the SAS over the past six decades and registers its deep appreciation for their many acts of bravery in missions around the world, recognising that many lost their lives in the process; and gives its heartfelt thanks to current members of the SAS as they uphold the proud traditions which have made it the world's premier special forces team.

That this House pays tribute to the Special Air Service Regiment on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of its first operation in December 1941; notes with admiration that the concept of the SAS was developed by Captain David Stirling; salutes those who have served in the SAS over the...